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Edu Ch 2 Quiz Answer
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The fact that there is no agreed-upon body of knowledge for teaching is a limitation when professional organizations try to increase teachers' _________ | Professionalism |
| Which of the following organizations has historically most closely represented teachers interests through traditional union activities such as collective bargaining and strikes? | American Federation of Teachers |
| Specialized professional organizations generally do NOT provide: | Political lobbies as the national and state level |
| Which of the following has most significantly increased the prestige of teaching in the eyes of the public? | Increased level of education of teachers |
| The _______ has prepared a certification process that is supported by both the AFT and NEA for a national recognition. | The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards |
| Teaching is often thought of as a "semi-profession" or "emerging profession" much like ________ and _______. | Nursing; Social Workers |
| The educational reform movement of the 1980's and 1990's contributed to: | Alignment of Professional Standards |
| The AFT does NOT allow membership of: | Municipal Workers |
| _______ percent of teachers leave the profession in the first 5 years. | 45 |
| What has been a major contributor to the rise in the level of "occupational prestige" that teachers are rated? | Increased Level of Education: Complex Nature |
| Which of the following presents the greatest obstacle to teachers gaining the kind of autonomy suggested by the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards? | Because education is a public enterprise and public responsibility, citizens and their elected officials will be slow to turn control over to teachers |
| When considering a defined body of knowledge as a characteristic of a profession, which of the following statements accurately describes a criticism of teacher preparation programs? | Not enough pedagogy courses are required |
| Prior to the formation of CAEP ________ of the 1,624 education preparation providers were not accredited by National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) | 51% |
| Susan's first year of teaching was traumatic.She had difficulty adjusting to the "real world"of school. She was overwhelmed by all she had to learn and handle. Which would have helped her avoid such negative experiences in her first year of teaching? | A mediated entry program |
| Over thirty-four states legally require ________, while it is permissible in eleven states. | Collective Bargaining |
| Professional standard boards in each state have the authority to ______, ______, and _______ certificates. | Issue; Revoke ; Renew |
| Preparing a good teacher in a "defined body of knowledge" often results in __________ being a part of the teacher preparation program | Professional Education; General Education Courses; Majors and Minors in the subject area. |
| The phrase "teaching out of license" means teaching out of: | The subject in which one is certified |
| Merit pay is often considered a (n) _________ for superior performance. | Reward |
| In recent measures of occupational prestige, teachers rank: | Above the ninetieth percentile |